When a wire of uniform cross-section $a$, length $l$ and resistance $R$ is bent into a complete circle, resistance between any two of diametrically opposite points will be
  • A$\frac{R}{4}$
  • B$\frac{R}{8}$
  • C$4R$
  • D$\frac{R}{2}$
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